About NBOCC
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) is Australia’s national authority and information source on breast and ovarian cancer.
Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer.
NBOCC plays a vital role in the translation of worldwide cancer research into meaningful and evidence-based information to guide the work of Australian health professionals, improve health service delivery, inform people with breast or ovarian cancer about all aspects of their diagnosis and treatment, and raise community awareness about the diseases.
Our Mission
NBOCC will play a lead role in national cancer control and in improving cancer care, through an evidence-based approach to informing best practice, health systems reform and policy.
Principles and values
The principles and values that guide NBOCC to achieve its objectives are outlined below.
Leadership
NBOCC will maintain and expand its role as an authoritative and credible body for providing high-quality information, improving practice and informing national policy.
Engagement
NBOCC will use an integrated, inclusive and collaborative approach through consultation and partnership with a broad range of organisations and individuals to harness resources, expertise and promote ownership and avoid duplication.
Innovative and Outcomes-Oriented
NBOCC will stay at the forefront of innovation by trialling, evaluating and fostering new approaches to improving care and responding to challenges in clinical, research and health service environments.
Informed By Consumers
NBOCC will ensure that its work is informed
by, and responsive to, consumer needs.
Evidence-Based
All aspects of NBOCC’s work will be informed by,
and based on, the best available evidence.
Equity of Care
NBOCC will promote best care for people with cancer irrespective of their geographic location, cultural, ethnic or indigenous background or socio-economic status.
Multidisciplinary
NBOCC will use a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together individuals with diverse expertise to achieve common goals, ensure relevance and promote uptake of products and services.